Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Chicago, Illinois
Honored By
Terry MacDonald
SERVED AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS WITH THE 1ST BATTALION, 117TH INFANTRY, 30TH DIVISION, COMPANY C IN THE EUROPEAN THEATER, INCLUDING NORTHERN FRANCE, RHINELAND AND ARDENNES. WAS WOUNDED IN ACTION ON JANUARY 16, 1945. WAS AWARDED THE COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, THE PURPLE HEART, A BRONZE STAR AND A SILVER STAR.